Ways to Help Your Child

• Set aside time each day to listen to and talk with your child.
• Follow up at home on areas of interest.
• Go over his/her school papers together.
• Have a quiet place for homework with supplies such as paper, pencils, scissors, glue, crayons, etc.
• Prepare for the day ahead by having him/her pack folders in the bookbag and pick out clothes the night before.
• Keep a checklist and/or calendar of important dates and projects.
• Have reasonable expectations and help him/her set "do-able" goals.
  
• Limit TV viewing and computer games.
• Plan family activities that are educational and fun.
• Give your child responsibility.
• Develop a close working relationship with your child's teacher.
• Read, read, read together!!!!